Monica Dahlberg
Franklin
Summary
Experienced project management professional with over 20 years of expertise in the consumer and industrial products industry. Passionate leader and team builder, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Demonstrates a track record of achieving successful outcomes, ensuring client satisfaction, and fostering strong collaborative relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Project Management, Security
Fortune Brands Innovations
11.2022 - Current
- Lead prioritization, resource capacity and execution of New Product Development portfolio for global security business
- Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.
- Streamlined workflows to boost productivity across multiple functions.
- Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Director Project Management
The Master Lock Company
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: One of the leading brands in the lock and security industry with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
- Working manager leading a team of 5 senior project managers to deliver all project deliverables on-time within budget
- Lead teams ranging from 4-13 senior project managers to deliver all projects on-time and within budget driving growth and generating over $2M in annual cost savings
- Lead prioritization, resource capacity and execution of New Product Development portfolio for global security business
- Manage capital & expense budgets for global security portfolio
- Collaborate with key marketing, engineering and global operations leaders to shape strategies driven by The Master Lock Company Vision Into Action goals (Fuel, Grow, Execute)
- One of the leading brands in the lock and security industry with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
Senior Project Manager
The Master Lock Company
01.2007 - 03.2016
- Manage complex scope, schedule, and resources within global security business
- Lead cross functional teams for assigned platform projects from inception to completion
- Develop multifaceted project schedules to support Retail launches and existing product transitions while balancing varied business goals
- Proactively organize and coordinate program level transition plans & timing for interrelated projects
- Actively manage project tracking, and reporting
National Sales Account Manager
The Master Lock Company
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring each client received personalized attention and support.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Cultivated strong client relationships by implementing personalized communication strategies.
- Collaborate with Product Management on new product introductions, promotional events, and product line reviews
- Accounts included: Meijer Inc., Costco Wholesale, Tractor Supply Co., Orchard Supply Hardware, BJ’s Wholesale Club
Product Manager, Retail Business
The Master Lock Company
12.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.
Channel Marketing Manager
Sanford Corporation
01.2000 - 11.2003
- Manage channel marketing for Retail Business - Office Max
- Manage channel marketing for Commercial Business – SP Richards, United Stationers
- Develop Marketing Strategies, Analyze market trends and customer data, Collaborate with marketing professionals and departments to deploy effective strategies for growth
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of marketing initiatives.
Product Marketing Manager
VTech
01.1997 - 01.2000
- VTech is well-known for its interactive electronic learning toys that tailor educational focus for age groups from infants to school-age children
- Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategies.
- Managed product development lifecycle from conception to release.
- Supported sales efforts with timely collateral development, ensuring that they always had up-to-date information about product offerings.
Education
BS - Elementary Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN01.1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Training
- Product Management
- Sales
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Forecasting
- Resource Management
- Strategic Planning
- Account Management
- Manufacturing
- Channel Marketing Management
- Microsoft Office
- Portfolio Management
- Agile PLM/Oracle
Timeline
Director Project Management, Security
Fortune Brands Innovations
11.2022 - Current
Director Project Management
The Master Lock Company
03.2016 - 11.2022
Senior Project Manager
The Master Lock Company
01.2007 - 03.2016
National Sales Account Manager
The Master Lock Company
05.2005 - 01.2007
Product Manager, Retail Business
The Master Lock Company
12.2003 - 05.2005
Channel Marketing Manager
Sanford Corporation
01.2000 - 11.2003
Product Marketing Manager
VTech
01.1997 - 01.2000
BS - Elementary Education
Winona State University
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